I found this revelation quite interesting, as well:
http://www.povonline.com/tvtickets/TVTickets023.htm[check the story underneath the "Password" ticket]
I understand his point of view, but I think he's being a little tough on Allan. I mean, it's not as though we're talking about "I've Got a Secret", which requires a much more gregarious host.... classic "Password" is a pretty laid-back concept.
And this, by the way is on Mark Evanier's site. Thanks, Mark!
-Kevin